Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineer

Toyota Connected’s Labs team is looking for a Machine Learning Engineer who will use machine learning and statistical techniques to help us create state-of-the-art solutions for non-trivial, and arguably, unsolved problems. If you are results driven, interested in how to apply advanced Machine Learning techniques, would love to work with voice and text, are deeply technical, highly innovative and long for the opportunity to build solutions for challenging problems that directly impact the company's bottom-line, we want to talk to you.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex concepts from white papers into practical and efficient code implementations
• Write clean, maintainable code while complying with coding standards
• Share adopted architecture patterns or new technologies with the rest of teams
• Contribute to ML system design through writing and reviewing RFCs
• Actively participate in interview panels for more junior MLEs
• Regularly serve as a reviewer on merge requests
• Catch necessary unit/integration tests for other's code contributions as part of code review
• Execute full modeling life cycle including data cleansing, feature creation and iterative model selection
• Build scalable, efficient, automated processes for large scale data analysis, model development, model validation and model implementation
• Stay abreast of developments in research methodology and changing technologies in the marketplace and proactively identify applications of these latest developments to improve existing methods
• Work in a fast-paced Agile Scrum environment to assist in prototyping, designing, and implementing predictive models and algorithms to create real world solutions
• Use statistical, machine learning, and deep learning techniques to create scalable solutions and perform R&D to drive discovery of new generation products

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Machine Learning in a corporate environment
• Experience programming in Python
• Experience working with Tensorflow or PyTorch
• Experience with NLP
• Familiar with algorithm design and complexity analysis
• Experience implementing solutions in a cloud environment (AWS or Azure) is a plus
• Experience in designing and implementing Machine Learning pipelines in production environments is a plus
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to analyze data, assess risks, and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify challenges, develop creative solutions, and implement effective strategies
• Proven ability to learn and apply new technologies, programming practices, patterns, and methods
• Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and product owners
• Experience taking ownership of assigned projects and tasks, proactively driving them to completion while ensuring accountability for quality and deadlines.
• Results-driven with a strong track record of setting goals, executing strategies, and delivering measurable outcomes

Excited about this opportunity, but don't meet 100% of the qualifications? We’d still love for you to apply! Toyota Connected is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where unique experiences are valued, and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. You may just be the right candidate for this, or other Toyota Connected opportunities.

Location

This position is based in Plano, Texas. Toyota Connected encourages all employees to live within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned work location for Hybrid work.

To save time applying, Toyota Connected does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position currently.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to an excellent compensation and benefits package, you’ll also receive:

• A Career Path that allows you to take your career to the next level.
• Annual $2,500 Training Budget to help you grow and develop your professional skills.
• Unlimited time off and flexibility for a great work-life balance. At TC you'll be treated like the professional we know you are and left to manage your own time and workload.
• Home office stipend of $1,000 to help furnish an ergonomic remote office.
• Four months of paid parental leave. We want new moms and dads to have an opportunity to bond with their new little bundles of joy.
• Adoption Assistance of $5,000 for regular adoptions or $6,000 for special needs. We know adoption costs can add up, and we want to help.
• 401(k) with generous company match that is fully vested day one.
• Toyota and Lexus vehicle discounts allow you to drive in style.
• Generous vehicle allowance for new and leased Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Scratch that vehicle payment off your monthly bills!
• Annual Hackathon to embrace your superior creative thinking ability.
• Annual Wellness Stipend of $1000 to help balance your overall mental and physical health.
• Free catered lunches when working onsite. We try to keep it healthy, but Fridays are “cheat” days, so you can get your carbs on!
• Two fully stocked Nespresso bars for your coffee and tea fix.
• No dress code! Come as you are. We know the smart people we hire don’t need to be told what to wear.
• Free covered garage parking to shield your vehicle from those sneaky storms and to protect your buns from the Texas sun.

Who Are We?

Toyota Connected was established in 2016 to infuse the power of big data and cloud intelligence into all aspects of the mobility experience so that driving a Toyota or Lexus is more personal, intuitive, and safe. We create and enable technologies that delight, simplify, and connect the lives of those who use our products. We believe this mobility revolution will empower our customers to use their vehicles in an array of exciting new ways. We support, celebrate, and thrive on the opportunity to provide Mobility for All.

Making a connected life a more human experience takes humans from all walks of life. Toyota Connected celebrates and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces you.

We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process by providing reasonable accommodations as necessary for persons with disabilities or those affected by pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. If you need to request an accommodation, please reach out to your Recruiter who will connect you with an HR Business Partner to discuss your requested accommodation. We only share the candidate information obtained through this process as necessary to fulfill our reasonable accommodation obligations and strive to create an unbiased and equitable experience for all.

Key skills/competency

• Machine Learning
• Python
• Tensorflow
• PyTorch
• NLP
• Cloud Computing (AWS/Azure)
• ML Pipelines
• Algorithm Design
• Statistical Modeling
• Deep Learning